Security readout for executives and security teams
This older IBM Rational ClearQuest issue can expose a database password because the Maintenance Tool stored it in cleartext inside a connection profile or export file. The reported attacker must already be authenticated, but the business risk is credential disclosure that could lead to database access or wider compromise. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running IBM Rational ClearQuest 7 versions earlier than 7.1, especially where connection profiles or export files are shared, archived, or accessible to non-administrative authenticated users. Treat this as a legacy credential exposure risk. It is not documented here as actively exploited, but exposed database passwords can materially increase impact if an authenticated account is compromised or overly broad file access exists. Mitigation focus: Inventory ClearQuest deployments and identify version 7 installations earlier than 7.1.; Review IBM PK65908 for the official supported fix or upgrade guidance.; Restrict access to ClearQuest connection profiles and exported files..
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- clearquest-maintenance-info-disclosure(46995)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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